Students smile outside of the State Farm Center. They're holding snowcones.

Welcome to LAS

To kick off your amazing journey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, join us in August for LAS Liftoff.

This welcome celebration for first-year students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) will feature entertainment, free LAS t-shirts, games and snacks, and the chance to meet classmates and staff within our college. All incoming freshmen and new transfer students should attend! 

LAS Liftoff
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
State Farm Center, Champaign

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this event, please contact the College of LAS at las-rsvp@illinois.edu or (217) 300-0518. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet our access needs.

Questions?

Contact our first-year experience team.

 


Scenes from LAS Liftoff 2023

Meet other LAS students

LAS Liftoff is just the beginning! As a student in the College of LAS, you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with new friends across the college.

Get a jump start on connecting with other LAS students by following LAS First-Year Experience on Instagram and the College of LAS on TikTok.

And keep an eye on your email for additional opportunities, such as...

Students in a classroom
First year classes
LAS 100, 101, 102, 112, and 122 are courses for new students that will assist you in succeeding at Illinois. These small-group classes meet weekly and will help you get off to a strong start at Illinois!
Learn more
Students talk to each other at BNAACC
We Got Each Other & My Auntie's House
These programs are designed help build a community among men/women of color in LAS/UIUC, to provide a safe place to speak about their experiences, build skills and learn how to navigate the university.
Learn more